Candace Roche
Vail
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Buena Vista Recovery
Tucson
02.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive health assessments to establish baseline patient conditions and inform care strategies.
- Administered medications including narcotics, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and effective pain management.
- Educated patients about treatment plans, medication side effects, and lifestyle changes to promote recovery.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and promoting a therapeutic environment.
LPN
Buena Vista Recovery
Tucson
06.2022 - Current
- Perform observations throughout shift to determine Patients' current health status.
- Perform blood draws.
- Administer IM, SC and intradermal injections.
- Monitor patients' progress throughout detox treatment to be sure they are responding positively to treatment, otherwise contact provider for change in orders.
- Administer routine and PRN medications.
- Administer narcotics such as Suboxone, Lorazepam and Clonazepam.
- During intake, conduct an assessment and collect patients' full medical history as well as previous drug history.
- Assess patients for suicide risk, homicide risk and fall risk.
- Assess for nutritional problems that may be caused by drug use.
- Attempt to keep patients as safe and as comfortable as possible.
- Observe, document, and report any changes in a patient's condition.
- Perform the necessary laboratory tests.
- Analyze, and evaluate diagnostic tests in order to detect and assess the patient 's health condition.
- Provide treatment as prescribed by a provider.
- Administer routine and PRN medications as ordered by the provider.
- Provide inmate with appropriate education.
- Obtain specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
- Administer IM, intradermal and SC injections.
LPN
Pima County Adult Detention Center
Tucson
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' health status and determine care needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' conditions and provide timely care interventions.
- Educated patients on medication management, treatment plans, and health maintenance strategies.
- Administered routine and PRN medications, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients, addressing their concerns and promoting a healing environment.
CNA
Pima County Adult Detention Center
Tucson
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and care provided in electronic records.
- Ensured a clean and sanitary environment by following infection control protocols.
- Participated in emergency response drills, demonstrating preparedness for critical situations.
- Provided assistance during medical examinations, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
CNA
Santa Rosa Care Center
Tucson
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Support medical staff by administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses and disabilities.
- Assist patients in activities of daily living such as bathing, proper hygiene, getting dressed and eating.
- Take vital signs and notify nursing of any changes or abnormalities.
- Monitor patients' behaviors and notify nursing staff of any changes.
- Turning or adjusting patients to prevent pressure sores.
Cashier
Lowes
Tucson
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Keep checkout areas tidy and organized, and do other routine cleaning tasks including mopping floors and emptying garbage cans.
- At the start of shifts, count the money in the cash drawers to make sure the numbers are accurate and there is enough change available.
- Provide information on policies or processes and respond to inquiries from consumers.
- Provide receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Manage exchanges and returns of goods.
- Handled approximately daily credit and cash transactions for customers with accuracy and speed.
- Use cash registers to receive food and beverage payments.
- Assist in preparation and serving food and drinks.
Crew Leader
Subway
Tucson
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed.
- Trained team members on proper food handling techniques to maintain safety compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to adhere to health regulations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
RN - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, United States12.2024
LPN - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, United States05.2019
Certificate - CNA
Pima Community College
Tucson, United States06.2018
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School
Tucson, United States05.2017
Skills
- Blood draws
- Vital signs
- Injections
- Medication safety
- Medication administration
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Dependability
- Problem prevention
- Problem identification
- Prioritization
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Websites
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Buena Vista Recovery
02.2025 - Current
LPN
Buena Vista Recovery
06.2022 - Current
LPN
Pima County Adult Detention Center
10.2019 - 07.2022
CNA
Pima County Adult Detention Center
06.2019 - 10.2019
CNA
Santa Rosa Care Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Cashier
Lowes
10.2016 - 08.2018
Crew Leader
Subway
08.2014 - 10.2016
RN - Nursing
Pima Community College
LPN - Nursing
Pima Community College
Certificate - CNA
Pima Community College
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School